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A review for the Midterm

A review for the Midterm. By Favian Rubin, Yuki I shizaki , Dilara Ramos. Rationalism.

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A review for the Midterm

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  1. A review for the Midterm By Favian Rubin, Yuki Ishizaki, Dilara Ramos

  2. Rationalism • A western philosophical form of writing that was invented in Europe; the views regard logic, reasoning and rational points of view. Rationalism is also influenced by metaphysics, mathematics, and ethics to attempt to prove the writer’s intentions.

  3. Famous rationalist writers. • G.W.F Hagel (1770- 1831) • F.H. Bradley (1846-1924) • Josiah Royce (1855-1916) • Henry More (1664-87) • Isaac newton (1642-1727) • Sigmund Frued(1856-1931)

  4. Famous rational works • The theory of evolution – Survival of the fittest • Theory of seduction - • Theory of genetics - • Archimedes' Buoyancy Principle - • Laws of Thermodynamics - • Newton's Laws of Motion - • Universal Law of Gravitation – • Declaration of Independence*(perfect example of rationalism) – list of complaints to King George • U.S Constitution*(perfect example of rationalism) – America’s modern government.

  5. flocab2 ! • Seminal, adj: event strongly influencing future developments. • Meritorious adj: deserving praise or reward • Redact, V: edit (text) before publication. • Placate, v: make (someone) less angry or hostile

  6. Flocab 2 ! Part 2 • Tedious, adj: long and dull • Peruse, v: read ( something ) thoroughly • Entomology, N: branch of zoology concerned with insects. • Ostracize, v: exclude (someone) from society or a group • Pariah, N: an outcast.

  7. Flocab quiz • What is the definition of tedious? Long and dull • What is Seminal? Original Event or idea that strongly influences future events

  8. Pop Quiz on rationalism ! What does rationalism rely on? Ethics, logic, metaphysics, reasoning, and of course rational points.

  9. citation • http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/492034/rationalism • http://www.howstuffworks.com/innovation/scientific-experiments/10-scientific-laws-theories5.htm#page=4

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